Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $1,958 per week

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/27/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift – Charlottesville, VA

Advance your nursing career as a Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) in Charlottesville, Virginia (22908). This 13-week travel nursing job offers hands-on experience in a top-tier Labor & Delivery unit, serving a diverse patient population in a city renowned for its historic charm and proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Join our healthcare team and enjoy both professional growth and an exceptional quality of life in this vibrant Virginia community.

Labor & Delivery RN Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel nursing job
• Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908 (Virginia healthcare jobs)
• Facility Setting: Labor & Delivery Unit
• Start Date: September 15, 2025
• End Date: December 15, 2025 (option to extend through January 3, 2026)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Patient Ratio: 1-2 patients per nurse
• Unit Details: 8 private labor rooms, 4 triage beds, 2 OB operating rooms
• Average Annual Deliveries: 2,000
• Weekend Coverage: Required (6-7 weekend shifts per contract)
• Float: Required to Mother/Baby and NICU (feeder/growers)
• Self-Scheduling: Available
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1800 - $1840

Labor & Delivery RN Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience
• Active Registered Nurse license (VA or compact state; pending accepted but must be in hand before start)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification
• Epic charting experience required
• Ability to cross-train to Mother/Baby unit
• BSN preferred
• Professional references required
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)

Labor & Delivery Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to laboring and postpartum patients, including high-risk and low-risk populations
• Circulate for Cesarean sections and assist in OB PACU, triage, and special procedures (cerclage, tubal ligation, fetal transfusion)
• Monitor and interpret fetal heart rate patterns, responding promptly to abnormal findings
• Administer medications and therapies such as magnesium sulfate and insulin drips
• Perform newborn assessments and support baby-friendly protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including midwives, maternal-fetal medicine, and support services
• Float to Mother/Baby and NICU units as needed within scope of practice
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation using Epic
• Participate in self-scheduling and work every other holiday as required

Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team as a Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse in Charlottesville, VA. Take the next step in your nursing career with this rewarding Virginia nursing job!

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #400291. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: L&D

About Planet Healthcare

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus